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My thought re: Marleau was he would wear the C as well. Without Marleau, I think the Leafs play next season without a captain again.

I don't hate the signing but I'm wary of it... I think it was a lot about the third year, which I'm guessing most teams didn't want to offer him. But, with Leo, JVR, Bozak all coming off the books for next season, they have cap flexibility to make it work, along with signing the youngsters.

Yeah JVR and Bozak won't be back after this season, if not sooner. I could see them shopping JVR now with Marleau now on the team. I'd like to see Komarov back after this upcoming season if he's not looking for a crazy contract.

My thought re: Marleau was he would wear the C as well. Without Marleau, I think the Leafs play next season without a captain again.

I don't hate the signing but I'm wary of it... I think it was a lot about the third year, which I'm guessing most teams didn't want to offer him. But, with Leo, JVR, Bozak all coming off the books for next season, they have cap flexibility to make it work, along with signing the youngsters.

McD was made captain after a rookie season where he played half the games. This team made the playoffs so no way they go without a captain this year. I'd be shocked if Matthews was not named captain. I think it's expected TBH

It could just be smoke screens, but if you listen to Lou, Babcock and Shanny talk since the season ended they really don't sound like they are in any rush to name a captain. That was all before the Marleau signing. Again I'd be fine with Matthews getting it this season, but I won't be shocked if Marleau gets it. Montreal/Toronto is a different beast when it comes to the captains job.

Was there a better gamble than Marleau? Radulov perhaps? I'm gonna say i like this one and see it working out quite well. Obviously the price was high but atp they had the money and chose not to gamble on a shattenkirk or Alzner after not being able to lure the top offensive FA's from Washington Would have preferred Cammalleri over Moore and they can still use another Defenceman and 4th line center unless of course they are confident in bringing up a few young guys to fill those roles.

Leafs signed Hyman to 4 years at $2.25 AAV. Pretty sure they are over the cap and they still have Brown left to sign who should get more than Hyman. Thinking trades are coming. I could see JVR being traded before the season. Maybe Bozak as well.

Leafs signed Hyman to 4 years at $2.25 AAV. Pretty sure they are over the cap and they still have Brown left to sign who should get more than Hyman. Thinking trades are coming. I could see JVR being traded before the season. Maybe Bozak as well.

Just wait until he finds his new Dan Cleary. Then you'll get to know Babcocks worst side. If one of your underskilled, aging vets start to show a lot of heart in the playoffs, be afraid. Cause Babcock will commit to him until he can't walk.

I thought McKegg was going to be a better NHL'er but so far he just seems like a depth forward. I thought he could have been a good two way centre in the NHL. He's 25 so he still could be a solid NHL'er at some point. Not sure if that will ever be a top 6 forward though.

Eh, no, but I think it may be a little biased towards giving Tocchet a little too much credit (as Pens fans are sometimes wont to do) and Kessel not enough. I'm sure he played a big part in motivating players like Kessel, but I don't really think he was some kind of miracle worker with them where without Tocchet the Pens will automatically look to move them. Kessel could get traded for cap reasons, anyway, but I really don't think losing Tocchet will play a part in the decision if he does.

Tocchet is a fine assistant coach. I'd really not be too confident in him as a head coach, though.

Unreal. Some people just LOVE to pick on Phil. It's mostly media people who just can't help themselves. It's brutal. It's already gotten old. Dude has done nothing wrong. If I was him I'd wear my two rings everywhere after all the unneeded BS people talk/write about him.

The wild speculation I've been seeing a few places has the Pens considering a trade for Bozak to reunite him with Kessel on the Pens' 3rd line if Phil has trouble working with Malkin. Would create a 2nd iteration of an HBK line, and Pens do seem to need a 3rd line center (unless McKegg can fill that role).

Still got a ways to go yet but looking better than i could have imagined. As much as i like our FAs i dont see them around very long.

Me neither unfortunately. Although Bozak, van Riemsdyk and Komarov are still effective. van Riemsdyk I believe to be the most valuable and they could probably get the most for him. But who'd replace that big body in front of the net?

Can't believe the Leafs have the highest cap hit. $20 million tied up just in defense.